The First Missionary Receiving Church

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The First Missionary Receiving Church

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Complementary Reading: Psalm 113

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Sermon Outline

  • Paul & Barnabas Reversed Their Itinerary and Antioch Became the First Missionary Receiving Church
    • As the first intentional cross-cultural mission trip ends, Paul and Barnabas reverse their travels
    • Paul and Barnabas demonstrate the value of repeat visits in short-term mission work
    • They returned to Antioch and were well received
  • Return Visits Are An Essential Element of Effective Missions
    • God uses both short and long-term missionaries to accomplish His work
    • Short-term missions is work and is generally best with repeat visits
  • A Missions Minded Church Must Receive and Care Well for Missionaries
    • Missionary receiving and care is an important part of supporting mission
    • We must learn to care well for returning missionaries